Postcode ME14 1JY is located in an urban city, within the High Street ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Ringlestone & Central Maidstone area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £47,800 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Brenchley Gardens.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £47,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME14 1JY.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 1JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £730,000 |
| Flats | 55 | £124,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £272,500 |
10 year median price trend in High Street
In the ME14 1JY postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 1JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 2FE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 86,88 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Romney Place, Maidstone, ME15 6SF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6AR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Hursts | Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TJ | Walking directions to Hursts |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.